In meetings at the White House and Camp David this week, GCC officials will be looking for reassurances that Washington has their backs
Analysts say 'train and equip' program has only vetted 400 'moderate' Syrian rebels so far, hardly enough to make much of a difference at rate Islamic State is expanding
In Syria, survival sometimes means making tough decisions about who to side with; and this has strong implications for the US as it launches a mission to train and equip 'moderate' rebels to take on IS
The Syrian government has suffered some major losses to rebel groups, and there are signs Bashar Al-Assad's inner circle may be plotting against him
Only way federal prosecutors could ensure that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will be put to death, if convicted, was to focus on how Boston Marathon bombing affected interstate commerce
Experts say Iran isn't likely to get sucked into direct conflict with Saudi Arabia in Yemen, but that doesn't mean there won't be blowback
Move announced by Saudi envoy to US; Adel Al-Jubeir says more than one city targeted in effort ‘to protect the legitimate government of Yemen’
Part social media, part phone and part radio, Zello turns a cellphone or computer into a walkie-talkie at the push of an on-screen button
New report details experiences of physicians and other health workers in war-torn nation who struggle to provide healthcare in areas besieged by these brutal weapons
On eve of controversial speech to US Congress, Israeli PM knows halls of political power in America as well as many home-bred US politicos
Analysts say Islamic State threat, prospects of nuclear deal with Iran may provide impetus for arch-rivals to seek new common ground
Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef is Saudi Arabia's New Crown Prince-in-waiting
Hospitalization of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah comes at a time of nervousness over threat of terror from without and within, and speculation over whether it's time for younger generation of princes to take over.
Republican control of US Senate in January could lead to more aggressive policy against IS militants in Syria - and against regime of Bashar al-Assad
Gay rights activists in Egypt and across the world are condemning this week's police raid on a bath house, filmed by a local television network and aired in a television exposé on “perversion” and the “spread of HIV/AIDS”
Israelis are scratching their heads to understand what drove Benjamin Netanyahu to fire two top coalition partners and announce new elections this week
One topic dominated a small reader poll: Policy in Syria. Why hasn’t the US done more to help Syrians?
Legislation allows 'morality police' to enforce strict Islamic dress code - and could open door for more violent attacks on women
Anonymous quote sparks speculation that US-Israel relations are at a crisis point after months of diplomatic jabs, snubs
In an exclusive interview with VOA, Iraq's US ambassador describes efforts by the new prime minister to reform Iraq's political system and take on militants of the so-called Islamic State
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